Travel Guides

Nazareth

Nazareth is one of the most important Christian holy sites,
attracting pilgrims from all over the world. It was here that Jesus
spent most of his life and it was here that the Miracle of the
Annunciation took place. Nazareth is home to both Christians and
Muslims (the largest Muslim population in Israel, in fact), and is
a quaint amalgamation of red roofs and white churches dotted along
the slopes of the Galilean hillside. Glorious views can be enjoyed
from the summit, which looks out onto the Jezreel Valley.

The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth is one of the most
important sites in the Christian world. The walls of the upper
sanctuary are decorated with panels depicting scenes from the life
of Mary that have been donated by Catholic communities from around
the world. The nearby Church of St Joseph houses the remains of
Crusader bas-reliefs and inscriptions found during the Church's
construction. The Synagogue Church in Nazareth is thought to have
been built over the site where Jesus preached and read of the
coming of the Messiah. The Mosque Quarter is an interesting area
comprising an elegant mosque within the central market area. The
Turkish-style edifice was constructed in 1812 and today belongs to
the wealthy Fahoum family.